Labournauts Podcast

In Part 2 Carlos sits down with participants from the United Steel Workers "Be More Than a Bystander" weeklong workshop to unpack and discuss what they've learned from the workshop and how they plan on advocating for the elimination of gender-based violence in their workplaces and communities. A big thank you to Steve Kallies, Vice President of USW Local 9346 (and @steelmegaphone host), Bernie Wood, Vice President of USW Local 9074 and Iain Thistlewaite, Recording Secretary for USW Local 7619 for sitting down and taking part in this honest discussion regarding such an important topic. For more information on the work the Steelworkers are doing, follow them @usw_district_3 and please find ways to support the work being done by @endviolenceBC

"Being more than a Bystander" Part 1

Carlos is joined by Tracy Porteous, Executive Director for the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia, Retired BC Lion and Grey Cup winner JR LaRose and Matthias Goossen, Lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Tracy, JR and Matthias share their stories and talk about the importance of being spokespeople for the "Be more than a Bystander" program, and how transformative the work they do is.

This is Part 1 of a 2 part series we are launching to promote and talk about the inaugural "Be more than a Bystander" Training hosted by the United Steel Workers. (@steelworkersCA)

To learn more about this campaign follow the work Tracy and the End Violence team are doing @EndViolenceBC . You can also follow JR and Matthias on twitter @j_tonto27 and @MatthiasGoose

Sussanne takes the opportunity to chat with ILWU Canada President Rob Ashton and ILWU activist Joulene Parent about all things longshore. They cover the importance of engaging the Women of ILWU, Bill c23, longshore history, organizing the unorganized and much more.

Thanks to @ilwu502views_jag for the awesome picture we used for show art!

To find out more about the work ILWU Canada is doing to protect our Coasts follow them @ilwucanada on twitter

The original Labounauts crew gets together and wastes no time digging into the good and not so good. Labour College, Site C, BC Liberals new Leader and Raiding are just a few of the topics covered on this controversy-filled episode.

Makes sure to follow Aaron Ekman on all things social media @aaronekman, Sussanne Skidmore @sussanneEVP and the labournauts @Labournauts

Crystal Warner, National Executive Vice President of the Canada Employment and Immigration Union, joins Sussanne and Carlos to talk about the Phoenix Pay System, #metoo and Sex Workers Rights.

Please listen, like and share this podcast! If you'd like more information about the topics discussed on this podcast follow Crystal on twitter @crystalmwarner or @crystalwarner on Facebook

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Sussanne sits down with Adrienne Smith and Natasha Tony to talk about the sexual violence against women in the film industry, in the workforce and around the world. Covering everything from #metoo, misogyny, societal norms and ways to battle sexual harassment and violence against women not just at work but in broader society as a whole. Check out metoomvmt.org for more info on this subject or follow @metoomvmt on fb.

This episode may be triggering for some.

Just one year after the Supreme Court of Canada decision to restore bargaining rights to the British Columbia Teachers Federation, Glen Hansman -President of the BCTF, sits with Sussanne and Carlos to unpack the ripple effects 16 years of BC Liberal governments have had on the public education system in BC, how School Districts are handling the current teacher shortages, the importance of SOGI education in High Schools and what the future may look like as education sector unions get ready to bargain with a new Provincial Government.

Sussanne spends the afternoon hanging out with Lisa Langevin from IBEW 213 talking all things "women in trades", Lisa sits as an executive member with Build Together BC where she promotes, supports and mentors women in the skilled construction trades.

Joining us to talk about their individual experiences as women working in non-traditional jobs are: Julie Sawatsky BCRCC, Julia Ballantyne UA516 and Ashley Duncan IAHFIAW. Listen in as they share their personal stories along with advice to new women looking to the Trades as a career.

To learn more about "Build Together" check out http://buildtogether.ca/

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Sussanne is joined by BC Government and Service Employees Union Director Doug Dykens to discuss a recent trip he took to Morocco for an organizing forum. The group Doug was a part of traveled to Morocco this fall to meet with workers and social justice groups to learn about the political climate and the context of unionization in the country.

We hope you enjoy Doug's stories about the cultural awakening in Morocco, the treatment of political prisoners and the progress being made around both Human and Woman's Rights.

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Sussanne and Carlos are joined by outgoing BC Building Trades President Lee Loftus.

The good times, the scattered times and the times to come - these three discuss everything from the history behind BC Building Trades, Lee's roots in the movement, the importance of health and safety regulations and why it's important to attract diverse workers to the trade sector.

Follow Lee on twitter @LoftusLee and if you haven't already please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @labournauts